Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04am on 29 Jun 2026,Monday India
The State Bank of India (SBI) had reportedly recommended removing staff responsible for counting donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya nearly three months before the alleged theft was uncovered, sources said. However, some temple trust officials allegedly intervened, allowing the staff to continue. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the donation theft and are investigating the alleged involvement of two SBI employees who supervised the counting process. Statements of key trust members have been recorded as the probe continues. The temple trust is expected to introduce stricter recruitment rules, including police verification and performance reviews for future appointments.
